1927 Norton Model 18 (100mph!) Pictures

On July 28th, 1927, a 500cc covered 100.57 miles in sixty minutes, thereby becoming the first bike of 500cc or under to cover 100 miles in an hour. This lovely machine was seen at Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show in 2010.

Manufacturer: Norton
Model: Model 18
Engine: 500cc Pushrod single
Year: 1927
Decade: 1920s
Machine Type: Race

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